MT4 Setup — TradeAdapter EA
Install and configure the TradeAdapter Expert Advisor in MetaTrader 4 so you can receive TradingView alerts and execute trades with your broker.
Steps #
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1 — Download the TradeAdapter EA for MT4
Download the latest TradeAdapter EA for MT4:
⬇ Download tradeadapter_v1.065.zip
Version: v1.065
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2 — Copy the EA into your MT4 terminal
Place the EA files in the Experts folder:
- Windows:
C:\Program Files (x86)\MetaTrader 4\MQL4\Experts - Mac:
/Users/your user/Library/Application Support/net.metaquotes.wine.metatrader4/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/MetaTrader 4/MQL4/Experts
In MT4: File → Open Data Folder → open MQL4 → Experts.
Restart MT4 or right-click Expert Advisors in the Navigator and choose Refresh. - Windows:
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3 — Configure MT4 options
Go to Tools → Options, open the Expert Advisors tab and ensure:
- Allow automated trading is enabled
- Allow WebRequest for listed URL is enabled
- Add
https://mt.tradeadapter.comto the allowed URLs list
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4 — Enable Auto Trading
Turn on the Auto Trading button in the MT4 toolbar so the EA can execute trades.
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5 — Attach the EA to a chart
Open the Navigator (Ctrl+N) → right-click Expert Advisors → Refresh.
Right-click the TradeAdapter EA and choose Attach to a chart, or drag it onto the chart of the symbol you want to trade. -
6 — Enter your TradeAdapter API key
When you attach the EA, the settings window opens.
Enter your TradeAdapter API key
(from your Profile page).
For all other EA inputs and order actions, see
EA Settings.
Check execution status on the My MT Trades (MetaTrader) after sending a signal from TradingView.
